Advice for First-Time Homebuyers

For Sellers:1. Give your house a makeover that adds value and keeps it up with the Joneses'. That doesn't mean you should run out and install Italian marble. But if hardwood floors are the norm in…
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One of the biggest mistakes new homebuyers make is assuming that everything in their house will work perfectly because it’s brand new.
No matter how precise and careful builders are, there is no…
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So you didn't buy a rental home as part of your child's college savings plan? No problem. Buy a property for your teenager to live in now while they're attending college. It can be a worthwhile…
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1. Figure out how much house you can afford.
Calculate your monthly income and debt.
Check your credit report and FICO score.
Use FrontDoor's mortgage calculator.
Figure out your down…
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Buying "new construction" is a bit different from buying a previously-owned home. For one, because there is no previous homeowner, you don't have to deal with a seller's emotional tie to the…
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Can't afford your dream home or your dream neighborhood? Not afraid of getting your hands dirty? Looking for a bargain? Consider buying a fixer-upper.
Fixer-uppers, also referred to as "handyman…
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You worked for years to improve your credit score. You saved every penny you made and then moved in with your parents to save a few more. You surfed real estate listing sites until your Chihuahua…
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The headlines all scream, “No one’s buying,” “Homes are sitting on the market,” “Great buyer’s market.” So you take a deep breath, embrace your inner contrarian and decide to buy when everyone else…
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Realtors have been fleeing the profession like Atkins devotees from a cupcake boutique. And it’s no wonder -- the combo meal of plummeting home prices, the slowdown in sales and their own adjusting…
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If you’re a homebuyer trying to take advantage of the down market’s opportunities, you might have scraped your pennies together to come up with the cash to close the deal like you haven’t dug for…
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